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In Memorium

Paul it was a pleasure knowing you. Working with you up in the air at the opening of the paralympics. To the many functions. You did good with your determination to get on with life. Even when you joined the double amp club. Nice one mate. I hope now your up there running the BFT. Till we me again. Rest in peace mate. Goodbye for now. Your family are in my prayers.

John Ray

One of the bravest men , if not THE bravest , I have ever met sadly passed away today. He survived a cowardly terrorist attack despite terrible injuries . He was 18 years old and not long out of Junior Para , and bravely fought back to fitness, he remained in the Army ,first as a Parachute rigger, and eventually working his back to jumping. Paul Burns became the first "Red Fred" or Red Devils as Civvies know them to jump with the "Freds" as a double amputee. He has gone on to work for BLESMA (British legless ex servicemens association) ,raised money for Help for Heroes and last year completed a lands end to John O Groats ride with "Horses for Heroes" along with a WWi Horse drawn Ambulance. He became a skipper and the Offshore Master and was crew many many times in Offshore racing , he and his crew came 54th out of 200 in the Fas'net race. He achieved things many able bodied men couldn't. He even adopted a 3 legged dog so he knew they were on a par. Paul was and is a Legend and will be greatly missed by many . My thoughts are with his family. RIP Paul, meet up at the RV mate.

Brian Timmins

Absolutely gutted, It was an honour to have served with you in 2para and to have known you later on in life. R.I.P prayers to your family. Spike

Brian Robinson

So sad to hear of the passing of Paul Burns a true hero, it was an honour and a pleasure to have dived with him. Paul, along with his 3 legged friend inspired the lives of many.

How tragic and how sad. RIP Paul, there were not many in your mould. Inspiration is the word everyone is using and it is obvious why. I can't think of a better one at this moment in time. You have given so much to so many people and have left them some incredible memories. LEGEND.

Amanda Kenny

Paul Burns.
All my mates are great, all have certain qualities that makes them brill.
But Paul Burns?
HE WAS A FUCKING LEGEND
Burnsie - Legend - RIP

Chris Clark

Few hours ago I was advised that my friend of some 20-years, Paul Burns passed away in the UK. We raced aroud the world together on board Time & Tide. He always had my back and inspired me through the years with his attitude to life. May you rest in peace mate.

John Rich

To Paul, a true gentleman , filled with fighting spirit and an inspiration to all,an amazing man ,it was a pleasure to have known you,any future activities weeks will not be the same at Blesma Blackpool, will not be the same....the world has lost a good man .Kathryn, David and James. x

Kathryn Cullinane

Rest in peace Paul Burns a true inspirational man and a total shock to hear of this news. At least you are where you you loved being the most now, in the sky.